Worsening epidemiological situation of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Europe, assessment by national experts from 37 countries, July 2018
Journal
Euro Surveillance
Date Issued
2019-02
Author(s)
Alma Brolund
Nina Lagerqvist
Sara Byfors
Marc J Struelens
Dominique L Monnet
Barbara Albiger
Anke Kohlenberg
*European Antimicrobial Resistance Genes Surveillance Network EURGen-Net Capacity Survey Group
DOI
10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2019.24.9.1900123
Abstract
A survey on the epidemiological situation, surveillance and containment activities for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) was conducted in European countries in 2018. All 37 participating countries reported CPE cases. Since 2015, the epidemiological stage of CPE expansion has increased in 11 countries. Reference laboratory capability, dedicated surveillance and a specific national containment plan are in existence in 33, 27 and 14 countries, respectively. Enhanced control efforts are needed for CPE containment in Europe.
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